A new study examined how treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) affected cognitive decline and frailty. Treating heart rate compared to rhythm was linked to a greater rate of cognitive decline, the ...
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Atrial fibrillation life expectancy

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to strokes and heart failure, ...
The heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (AFib) can affect people of any age, but is most common in older adults. It may start with a rapid heartbeat, a fluttering feeling in a person’s ...
At the end of the study, the group that drank coffee experienced a 39% lower risk of recurring AFib episodes. In addition to ...
Old concerns about the safety of rhythm control drugs for atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) resurfaced in a contemporary large Korean population-based study. Afib patients prescribed antiarrhythmic ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — WISH-TV’s Medical Expert Dr. Janel Gordon joined Daybreak Thursday for a “morning checkup” to discuss the latest health topics. A new study from the American Heart Association ...
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally ...